Share of Americans who know of certain types of foodborne bacteria 2006-2016

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Dec 16, 2022

This statistic depicts the results of a 2016 survey in which U.S. adults were asked if they had heard of certain common foodborne diseases such as Salmonella and E.coli. In that year, 58 percent of respondents had heard of Listeria, compared to only 30 percent in 2006.

Share of consumers who have heard of certain foodborne bacteria in the United States in 2016

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November 2017

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Region

United States

Survey time period

October 6, 2015 to January 17, 2016

Number of respondents

4,169 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Telephone interview

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